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Royal prerogative

Royal prerogative is a power that the Queen of the United Kingdom has to do certain things without having to ask anyone’s permission. It is a special power that has been part of the British monarchy for hundreds of years. For example, the Queen has the power to hire and fire government Ministers, to declare war, to end a marriage, or to issue pardons. This means that the Queen can do these things without having to ask anyone else first.